Biker Dies in Kern Street Vehicle Crash [Bakersfield, CA]

Bakersfield, CA (September 4, 2026) – A man riding an electric bicycle was killed in a Kern Street vehicle crash Wednesday morning.

It was before 11 a.m. when the deadly crash happened at the intersection with 10th Street.

Troopers said a man driving an eastbound utility bucket truck on Kern Street had stopped for a red traffic signal at 10th Street. 

 A man riding an electric bicycle was eastbound on the south sidewalk of Kern Street toward 10th Street.

Troopers said the utility bucket truck’s driver was making a right-hand turn onto 10th Street when it collided with the electric bicycle.

Sadly, the bicyclist was ejected and died at the crash scene.

Investigators said alcohol or drugs was not a factor in the deadly crash.

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Sweet Lawyers express their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased. May her loved ones find comfort and healing during this time of loss.

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